Irene Reeves Ferguson 89, of Mauricetown died Friday August 8, 2014 at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, NJ after a short illness. Born in Mauricetown she was the daughter of the late Joseph S. and Irene McClain Reeves, Sr. and the wife of the late Hammond T. Ferguson, the love of her life. Irene was a lifetime resident of Mauricetown. She attended the Mauricetown Academy and graduated from Port Norris High School class of 1942. She was an Administrative Secretary for Armstrong Cork Corp and retired from Mints Insurance Agency after 46 years. She also worked at the Mauricetown Post Office and she was an Antique Dealer operating Cookhouse Antiques for 38 years. She was a Charter Member of the Mauricetown Historical Society, which was incorporated in 1983. She served as President for 15 years, Vice President for 8 years and museum curator for 18 years. She was Mauricetown's living history book. She had a wealth of knowledge on the history of Mauricetown and loved to share her stories with anyone. Irene was also a member of the Cumberland County Historical Society, Millville Historical Society, Maurice River Historical Society, Greenwich Tea Burning Chapter of D.A.R. #2012, and the Port Norris Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, quilting, genealogy research, and caring for her beloved cats. Surviving are her brother, Joseph S. Reeves, Jr. of Florida, and sister, Louise M. Reeves of Philadelphia, PA. Funeral services will be held at the HOFFMAN FUNERAL HOMES 2507 High Street Port Norris, NJ on Friday August 15, 2014 at 11:00 AM. Interment will be in Haleyville Cemetery. Viewing will be held Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Memorial Donations may be made to the Mauricetown Historical Society P.O. Box 1 Mauricetown, NJ 08329.